Question

Describe the role of FCC commissioners in Broadcasting

Answer 1

The Federal Communications Commission regulates radio , television, wire, satellite, and cable interstate and international communications in all 50 states , the District of Columbia, and territories in the United States. An independent US government department controlled by Congress, the commission is the primary authority of the United States for communications law, legislation, and technical innovation.

Faced with economic opportunities and threats associated with rapidly changing global communications advances, the organization capitalizes on its competencies in:

Fostering rivalry, creativity and investment in broadband networks and infrastructure
Supporting the economy of the nation by providing an effective competitive environment for the communications transition to unfold
Encouraging full and efficient usage of spectrum at home and abroad
Revise media laws to promote emerging technology alongside diversity and localism

The rules and regulations of the FCC are set out in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which the Government Printing Office publishes and retains. Title 47 Rules & Regulations also exist in a searchable format on the web.

Many FCC regulations are enforced into a rulemaking mechanism known as "notice and comment." Under that process, the FCC is notifying the public that it is considering adopting or amending rules on a particular topic and is seeking comment from the public. The Commission is taking into account the input received in establishing final regulations.